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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 24, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Iowa City |
| To State | IA |
| Addressee | G. Folsom |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 95300 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Lot 2255 10c Black (2). Huge margins to clear incl. sheet margin at left, detailed impression, tied by red square grid, matching "New-York Jul. 24" circular datestamp on 1847 folded letter to Iowa City, stamp barely affected by light horizontal file fold (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), still Very Fine, attractive first month use to an unusual destination, with 1981 P.F. certificate E. 1,700.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 980 realized 1100 (image)
Alexander listed as 7/24/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 680 lot 132 realized 1500
John W. Kaufmann Gems of Philately, Dec 1, 1980 lot 30 realized $8500
Shreves sale 125 lot 37 realized 1150
PF 95300 #2, genuine use on cover
Letter to Gilman Folsom (1818-1872), a prominent early lawyer, politician, and entrepreneur in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa as granted statehood in Dec. 1846 and Iowa City was its first capital. Folsom owned the Iowa flatbed ferry service on the Iowa River but the operation was too slow for the growing city. So Folsom was pushing for a toll bridge to span the river in 1847. Political battles delayed the bridge construction and Folsom completed a pontoon bridge in 1854 that served until a wooden structure was opened in 1856.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 980 realized 1100 (image)
Alexander listed as 7/24/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 680 lot 132 realized 1500
John W. Kaufmann Gems of Philately, Dec 1, 1980 lot 30 realized $8500
Shreves sale 125 lot 37 realized 1150
PF 95300 #2, genuine use on cover
Letter to Gilman Folsom (1818-1872), a prominent early lawyer, politician, and entrepreneur in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa as granted statehood in Dec. 1846 and Iowa City was its first capital. Folsom owned the Iowa flatbed ferry service on the Iowa River but the operation was too slow for the growing city. So Folsom was pushing for a toll bridge to span the river in 1847. Political battles delayed the bridge construction and Folsom completed a pontoon bridge in 1854 that served until a wooden structure was opened in 1856.
